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Carveth logoCarveth Care Centre has been providing quality Long term Care and Assisted Living Services in Gananoque, Ontario since 1965.

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Helen Henderson logoHelen Henderson Care Centre offers seniors and Long Term Care residents quality care and services in Amherstview, Ontario.

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Safe and Fun Retirement Home in Kingston

Quality long-term and senior care

Helen Henderson Health Care Centre main objective is for you and your loved one to feel at home with the best possible care in safe and comfortable surroundings.

As a retirement home in Kingston, we offer both nursing and retirement living, depending on your individual needs. Our caring staff fosters the family atmosphere and they take great pride in their work.

We are committed to a respectful, safe, healthy, active and fun environment. We work closely with our community partners to enhance your quality of life through a variety of programs such as Pet Therapy, Music Therapy, Ministerial and Spiritual Care, Foot Care, Eye Care, Dental Care, Hearing Care, Daily Seniors Outreach Services, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Restorative Care Services, an onsite Hair Salon as well as manicures and pedicures!

Residents First always

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Our retirement home in Kingston is committed to you is supported by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's "Residents First" quality improvement program.  We are guided by the vision each resident enjoy safe, effective and responsive care that helps them achieve their highest potential regarding their quality of life.

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50 Years of Family Care

Gibson Family Health Care
celebrated 50 years of service in 2015, a significant milestone for a family owned and operated company. Proudly Canadian

Gibson Family Health Care In The News

  • Gananoque woman earns praise 04 Sep 24

    Gananoque woman earns praise

    Chelsea Welch loves living near the St. Lawrence River, a seaway that curves through the Thousand Islands that is perfect for her favourite pastime, boating.

    A young woman with a cheerful energy, Chelsea is the staff spotlight for September at Carveth Care Centre, a popular retirement lodge and long-term care home in Gananoque where she has worked as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) for more than seven years.

    Speaking from the home in early August 2024, Chelsea smiles when asked about her job providing frontline health care to 104 residents.

    “It’s rewarding,” she says kindly. “I try to care for the residents like they are my family. It’s why I’m here.”

    At 29 years old, Chelsea is the proud owner of two dogs. When she’s not at work, she can be found walking her pets or boating. She also spends her time renovating her house (painting and flooring) and enjoys using her Cricut art machine.

    “I’m crafty,” she says with a smile.

    Asked to describe herself, she uses words such as creative, compassionate, outgoing and kind. She has considered bridging the RPN program, but hasn’t pursued it because enjoys her work as a PSW.

    “I like the hands-on care that is possible as a PSW,” she explains about her current job that is earning her accolades.

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  • Hardworking nurse celebrated 04 Sep 24

    Hardworking nurse celebrated

    Bryan Bateman is finding personal and professional happiness in his job as a nurse at a long-term care (LTC) home.

    “I like the sense of family, here,” he explains about his position at Helen Henderson Care Centre (HHCC) in Amherstview. “They treat me like a human being. I like the support. I also like the flexibility with scheduling and realistic expectations of managers. They work with what they have and make the best of it.”

    Known for his positive attitude, Bryan is the home’s Employee of the Month for September 2024. He has worked at the home as a Registered Nurse (RN) for almost one-year, helping with everything from wound care, charge nurse, and day/night shifts.

    “It doesn’t matter to me. I’ll do it all,” he says with a smile.

    Speaking on behalf of the popular home, Assistant Director of Care Melissa Locke notes, “Bryan has played an important role in our nursing staff here at HHCC. He is a detail-oriented individual who can remain calm and focused under any type of pressure. His dedication to provide exceptional resident care has been a treat to watch, especially owing to his immense ability to handle emergencies and delicate situations with tact, sensitivity and professionalism. Bryan has been an asset to our team since day-one. “

    Born in Kingston and raised in Ottawa, Bryan currently lives on a farm in Westbrook where he keeps his horse, a seven-year-old stallion named Enzo that performs in English-style show jumping as far away as Quebec. When he arrived at Helen Henderson, he loved it so much, he encouraged two of his nursing friends to join him.

    “I brought two nurses with me,” he confirms with a laugh.

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